Twitter this week released revamped versions of its mobile site and Mac client that include cleaned-up interfaces and more options for accessing your feeds.

At this point, Twitter.com on mobile devices looks like it does on the Web. Going forward, however, the mobile version will resemble Twitter apps, with the ability to scroll through timelines and access @mentions, trending topics, and more.

"This Web app allows us to provide a high-quality and consistent Twitter experience on high-end touchscreen deviceswhether or not an official Twitter application is available," Twitter said in a blog post. "It was built from the ground up for smartphones and tablets, which have more advanced browsers that support the latest Web technologies, including HTML5."

As a result, Twitter promised a fast tweeting experience that takes advantage of touch and larger screens. The new mobile app was released yesterday for a small percentage of users on the iPhone, iPod touch, and Android smartphones. Additional users will see it in the coming weeks; those who don't have the upgrade yet will see the traditional Twitter.com.

Twitter for Mac, meanwhile, got its first major update on Thursday, including the ability to see multiple timelines, take actions more quickly, and tweet faster.

Users can now open more than one Twitter for Mac window at any time to view the timeline, @mentions, lists, multiple accounts, and more, all at once. To access, go to the Window menu and scroll to "Open in New Window."

Twitter said it also made design changes that make Twitter for Mac easier to user. There is now a bar along the top that lets you click back to previous pages, as well as a separate "New Tweet" button in the bottom left-hand corner. Twitter also promises improved Direct Message design, which makes it easier to view a conversation, and access to user profiles. The app also now includes username and hashtag auto-complete.

Twitter for Mac made its debut in January. Previously, the app was known as Tweetie for Mac, which was created by atebits, a company Twitter acquired last year. The upgraded version is available for download now in the Mac App Store.

Chloe Albanesius has been with PCMag.com since April 2007, most recently as Executive Editor for News and Features. Prior to that, she worked for a year covering financial IT on Wall Street for Incisive Media. From 2002 to 2005, Chloe covered technology policy for The National Journal's Technology Daily in Washington, DC. She has held internships at NBC's Meet the Press, washingtonpost.com, the Tate Gallery press office in London, Roll Call, and Congressional Quarterly. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from American University...
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